Psychological Factors Predicting Functional Ability and Participation After Hip Fracture

CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Optimism and hope played a role in explaining rehabilitation outcomes at 6-mo follow-up. Occupational therapy evaluation should address positive psychological factors, and intervention should aim to strengthen these factors as powerful aids in older adults' recovery from hip fractures. What This Article Adds: This study reflects the philosophy of occupational therapy, which places great emphasis on the connection between clients' mind-body-spirit and their participation in daily life occupations.PMID:35671502 | DOI:10.5014/ajot.2022.047365
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Source Type: research